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TMW 776Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,233 mi
Last recorded155,233 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMW 776Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 155,233 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 155,231 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 150,164 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 150,164 miles

Nearside Inner Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 144,888 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 144,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 138,980 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 138,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 132,988 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 132,980 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 127,351 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 127,351 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 120,764 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 120,595 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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TMW 776Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TMW 776Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TMW 776Y registered?

TMW 776Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1983.

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